Family Support - Family Groups
FACES
We are looking for volunteers to help at our family support groups which are held on weekday mornings, term time only. The FACES family support groups are for families who do not usually access other services and are experiencing a variety of difficulties.
We are looking for volunteers to help at our family support groups. The FACES family support groups are for families who do not usually access other services for a variety of reasons. The aim of the groups are to reduce social isolation for children and parents, promote school readiness and help with child development. The recruitment process for this post is the same as for all our volunteers in that we will require 2 references, an enhanced DBS check and that you attend our volunteer training course (30 hours).
Advice, Information & Support,Art & Design,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,Fundraising,Languages & Translation,First Aid,Music,Support Work,Employee & Group Volunteering,General & Helping
Art & Craft, Cleaning & Tidying, Language Skills, Reading & Writing
We require volunteers who are parents themselves , can demonstrate that they have experience with working with children and/or families or those who are willing to learn and are aged 18 and over. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome volunteers from all experiences and backgrounds. Volunteers must be able to attend our 6 week volunteer training course which is run once a week during the daytime in school hours. We run a range of courses throughout the year. Volunteers will receive a certificate of completion of LSCB e-learning courses (one of which is mandatory).
A chance to have hands on experience of supporting families in a group environment with supervision. A way to dip your toes into the world of family support and see if this is the sort of work a volunteer would like to do. The feedback on a training is excellent. A chance to put this experience on your CV. We can provide a reference after a minimum of 30 groups. A chance to make new friends and meet new people. A chance to possibly meet other professionals working with a family. Development training opportunities. Opportunities to try other volunteer roles. An opportunity to get an understanding of the voluntary sector.
2 - 3 hours per week
MK41 0PW
147 Church Lane
Robins Nest - Monday Mornings at PineCones Children's Centre Little Acorns - Thursday Mornings at Kingsbrook Children's Centre Multi-Tots - Friday Mornings at Kingsbrook Children's Centre. All of our groups are easily accessible via the Bedford Stagecoach buses from the town centre bus station.
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